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In this riveting episode, join Gabe and Michelle as they embark on a gripping game of "Two Truths and a Lie." Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as they open up about personal stories from their past, navigating the maze of their mental health struggles. Tune in for an immersive journey that unveils the misconceptions and hurdles they encountered, and stay hooked until the grand finale where they unravel which stories are true and which is the lie. Along the way, get an intimate look into the realities of living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, making this episode an unmissable exploration of resilience and authenticity.

 About The Hosts

Michelle Hammer is a mental health advocate and the founder of the mental health clothing and lifestyle brand Schizophrenic.NYC. She is known for her efforts to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly schizophrenia. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. She has also been featured in media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and CBS. You can find Michelle's newest Home and Living line at Home.Schizophrenic.NYC where she brings her artwork into practical home essentials.

Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness.

He’s the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations and a popular podcast host. Learn more at gabehoward.com.

Kate and I discuss the balancing of the mind, body, and spirit as it relates to mental illness.  She has navigated a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and found wholistic ways to live with it.
This podcast is not intended to treat, manage or diagnose anyone.  Please see your physician if you feel like you might be suffering from mental illness or depression.  Kate is just sharing her life journey as a way to support others in not feeling alone.

More about Kate:
Kate Arredondo is a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur and lives with Bipolar disorder.

She has dedicated her life and coaching practice, Alpenglow Coaching, to helping others break free from coping and going through motions in life. Through the mind, body, spirit approach she emulates, Kate’s mission is to help others thrive in their life, while effectively managing their symptoms. And in turn, end the stigmas around mental illness.

Kate is an animal lover, and avid runner. On weekends, you can find her enjoying mother nature’s backwoods and camping in her beloved family travel trailer.

She was inspired to write her book because she wants others struggling with their mental health to know their life matters. While there will be ups and downs, her book shows that anyone can find personal happiness from simple, everyday joys.

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Sam wears her heart on her sleeve. This is such a beautiful conversation about what was going on behind the scenes of what seemed like someone living the perfect life and romance in the spotlight. 

She also shares about her book ‘Believe’ and her challenges with depression, anxiety, social media, toxic relationships, body image, and grief. This is a very special episode and we hope you absolutely love it!

You can find Sam Frost @SamFrost and her website www.believebysamfrost.com

Don't forget to pick up her book Believe by Sam Frost at your favourite bookstore.

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I am reposting this podcast from a few years ago because it seems relevant to moving forward in this ever-changing world. Most of us know what it is like to have an unpleasant business or personal relationship—it can leave us feeling bitter. Even though a situation might not be fair to us, our bitterness can further shut our hearts to new possibilities. At some point, we may need to choose whether an experience will leave us “bitter” or “better.” It is not always easy to let things go, but if we can turn our attention to the “better,” we might find more expansion, opportunities, and wisdom in the days to come.

It can be challenging to "feel good" with so many people suffering worldwide. In a talk years ago, Wayne Dyer said, "you can't feel bad enough to make anybody else's life better." Wayne believed that our "intention to feel good" was the best way to help ourselves and others around the world. Listen to this podcast to reconcile how we can witness suffering with still being able to "feel good" so that we may take inspired action for ourselves and those around us in need.

Every day, it seems like we read a different article predicting the future of the pandemic and Covid-19. Even if we accept how things are today, it's hard not to get on an emotional rollercoaster when one minute we think things are getting better and the next we hear something that scares us about the future. Listen to this podcast to find a technique to help us return to the moment to relieve our stress and worry, make better decisions, and find joy in the life we have now.

We often think of depression as a possible symptom for suicide, but anger can also become lethal. Excessive anger is often a sign of depression. In fact, anger is usually a mask we wear to hide how sad or disappointed we feel. Most of us are more comfortable sharing that we are mad rather than sharing that we have become depressed. These stigmas about anger and sadness often prevent us from properly assessing when someone is at risk for suicide. If we are unaware of the relationship between anger and suicide, we may miss the signals that someone we love is hurting.

In this episode I share some things that help me during a depressive episode.

Please seek medical intervention if you are clinically depressed, have suicide ideation or can't combat this on your own.

Connect With Carla:

Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com

Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com

Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

Resources:

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Affirming Truths Facebook Community

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

It’s a new year…again?! So why does it feel a little like nothing’s changed? The idea of “resolution” means that something has ended, but for many of us the reality of COVID-19 is still not over. In that case, does it even make sense to make a resolution? Whether acknowledged or not, change happens to each of us. Our advice is to take some stock of what you are grateful for. If your resolution is about improving your mental health, working with a therapist could be an amazing tool to achieving that goal. Additionally, if you’re feeling down, don’t forget the value of helping those less fortunate than you.

Can therapy ever be harmful? That's the question that first sprang to my mind when talking with an acquaintance about her problematic experiences in counseling. Asking for help is hard. There is a tremendous stigma that surrounds speaking with a therapist. In some examples, working with a therapist who is a bad fit for you can even be harmful. It can inflict new psychological damage and be re-traumatizing. If your counselor is judgmental, unavailable, or a bad listener, perhaps it is time to work with someone else.

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Bibliography:

Best Little Girl In The World by Steven Levenkron

Wasted by Marya Hornbacher

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Bibliography:

1. Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

2. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

3. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

It's the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? There is so much to do and so little time to do it. Let's face it, the holidays are tough. Whether you're navigating tricky family dynamics or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of finding the perfect gift, many of us experience the holiday blues. What are some ways we can cope with the stresses of this time of year?

Welcome to the first episode! Cohosts Rebecca Rush & Lauren McQ delve into the history of the modern mental asylum up to 1900. Nellie Bly's 10 Days In A Madhouse, Mad Woman's Ball, The Yellow Wallpaper, Saint Dymphna; Patron Saint of Insane, Dorothea Dix, Female Hysteria, High Royd's, and getting sectioned. Check out the Patreon for twenty minute video episodes after each show where they get more brutal and more vulnerable. This one is the ladies personal first time in the psych ward stories!

In this episode Carla shares with you her process of practically renewing your mind and walking in the freedom that truth brings.

Connect With Carla:

Join In His Image Wellness Collective ---> carlaargeswellness@gmail.com

Inquire about one-on-one mentorship ---> affirmingtruthsco@gmail.com

Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

Resources:

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Affirming Truths Facebook Community

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards